Tours for West Africa Overland

Accra to Ouagadougou

Tour Map of Accra to Ouagadougou

Take a trip to see the coffin makers at work in Accra, or explore the lighthouse, fort, and markets of Jamestown on a walking tour. Trek to Ote Falls and climb Mt Gemi by Lake Volta, Ghana, see Kente cloth weavers ply their trade, or visit a sacred monkey sanctuary. Free time to hike around Mount Klouto, home to beautiful waterfalls and an impressive array of butterflies. Visit the fetish market, Grand Marche, and museums in Lome, Togo. Kick back on the beach at Grand Popo, go looking for turtles, or witness an impressive voodoo ceremony. Visit numerous sites and artifacts dedicated to Voodoo like the Python Temple in Ouidah, Benin, and learn about the tragic history of the transatlantic slave trade. Explore the bustling market in Cotonou with traditional batiks, wax cloth, fetishes and much more! Visit the incredible bustling stilt village at Ganvie. Learn about the history of the Dahomey Kingdom, visit voodoo fetishes, and see artisans smelting bronze figurines in Abomey. Visit the iconic Aledgo Fault, artisans, weavers, and a blacksmith’s village in Togo. Trek in in the stunning Tamberma Valley and explore fortress-like villages in Koutammakou, Togo. Spend time in Somba country, Benin, and visit the unique 2 storey fortified houses of the Tata Somba people. Guided walking safari in Pendjari National Park, home to elephants, hippos, and impressive birdlife. Free time for hiking to explore the caves, waterfalls, crocodile pools, and vulture colonies around ‘La Falaise De Gobnangou‘ (Cliffs of Gobnangou), Burkina Faso. Visit the thriving cattle market drawing herders from all over the region in Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso. Throw yourself into Ouagadougou’s vibrant musical and cultural scene.

On all Explore tours we take you under the skin of the country you’re visiting and introduce you to real, authentic local life. But on some tours we make this the main focus of the trip: fully immersing ourselves into local life and experiencing how the local people live. These tours are designed to take every opportunity to discover traditional life and rub shoulders with local people. We visit local communities, sometimes eating with them or even staying overnight with them. We may travel by local transport and visit local markets, festivals or local projects. We also hope to experience local culture and witness music, dance and other traditions. To experience first-hand the way of life enjoyed by other cultures around the world, interacting with local people who have little contact with the world of tourism, can be immensely inspiring and enriching – not just for us but also for the host communities.

Cradle Of Voodoo

Tour Map of Cradle Of Voodoo

On this journey across Togo and Benin we discover tribal cultures, ancient voodoo traditions and colonial architecture. We witness traditional rituals, walk through the Atakora Mountains and stay in a stilt village. We also trek through pristine rainforest, meet the chiefs of the Bassari tribes, witness a fire-dance and a mask ceremony.